Director of Music

Practicing to improve or maintain skills in voice, conducting, and the instruments upon which the musician is expected to perform.Researching and mastering liturgical music.Pursuing educational advancement in musical skills that relate to the parish's need (e.g., organ, choral directing, vocal pedagogy).Keeping current with official statements and documents on music, liturgy, and developments in the pastoral field.Studying various liturgical and musical publications.Membership in professional organizations and attendance at national and area conferences and workshops.Periodic coursework in the field of pastoral liturgy and liturgical music.Pastoral Musician as Liturgical Minister: Under the leadership of the vicar, the responsibility of the pastoral musician as a liturgical minister involves: Coordinating the music ministry for all parish liturgies.Assuming the role of leading musician (accompanist or choral director).Recruiting, scheduling, and rehearsing various music ministries (e.g., choirs, cantors, instrumentalists).Securing proper copyrights for all worship participation aids.Coordinating with the Faith Formation Coordinator in the preparation of 1st Communion and Confirmation.Meeting with engaged couples for the preparation of wedding liturgies and preparing music for funeral liturgies.Pastoral Musician as Administrator: The responsibility of the pastoral musician as an administrator involves: Making liturgical music policies in conjunction with the Liturgy Commission and pastoral staff, taking into consideration Diocesan and national guidelines.Formulating a music budget for the parish worship program.Developing and maintaining a liturgical music library of various styles and genres for assembly, choir, cantor and instrumentalists.Maintaining the parish's musical instruments.Making recommendations for the purchase of new instruments, sound equipment, hymnals and music supplies.Securing other musicians as needed for special celebrations, such as Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, etc.Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A practicing Catholic knowledgeable of Catholic liturgy whose music selections appropriately reflect Catholic doctrine.Personal qualities should include a willingness to keep informed of liturgical pastoral developments and to participate in continuing education to maintain and further musical expertise.A sense of prudent balance of enthusiasm and patience, and an ability to work in collaboration with others.Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: The Director of Music should demonstrate the ability to: